I became an official of the imperial court by eating melons when I was still a baby

Lu was startled by Cui Xi's sudden action. After she reacted, she quickly stood up to help her.

But Cui Xi knelt on the ground and could not be pulled up no matter how hard Lu tried.

"Cui Xi, what are you doing? If you have something to say, just say it directly. Why are you kneeling?" Lu said softly.

Chu Ran, who was standing aside, looked at Cui Xi's sudden action and felt a little anxious and at a loss, so he simply knelt down with her.

After this kneeling, both Old Madam Qin and Mrs. Lu could not help but hold their foreheads.

These two are indeed a family, they should kneel together, right?

Madam Qin could probably guess what Cui Xi wanted to say, so she said softly, "Cui Xi, you don't have to be like this. You came to the Qin family with Man'er, so you are naturally a member of the Qin family. Just ask for anything you want."

Mrs. Lu also reacted at this time and said, "Yes, Cuixi, just tell me what you want to say. I will do my best to help you if I can. You can rest assured. You and I have a deep friendship since childhood. How can I treat you and the people you care about unfairly? Get up quickly."

Cui Xi shook her head, her eyes red, and still had no intention of getting up.

Seeing Cui Xi still kneeling, Lu turned to Chu Ran and said, "Mr. Chu, please try to persuade Cui Xi. We can discuss anything."

Chu Ran has been crying since he saw his younger sister. When he arrived at Qin's house, he was busy washing up. He hasn't really said a few words to his younger sister. At this moment, he doesn't know what his younger sister is thinking, so how should he persuade her?

However, in his opinion, his younger sister must have her reasons for doing so, so he just followed her.

Seeing that neither of them moved, Lu had no choice but to sit back in her seat.

"Tell me, Cui Xi." Old Madam Qin spoke again softly.

Cui Xi kowtowed heavily, bit her lip, and spoke slowly, her voice still a little hoarse.

"Madam, Madam, I know that the Qin family treats me very well, but..." Cui Xi turned her head to glance at Chu Ran, her eyes full of guilt, "It's just that my brother has suffered so much to find me. This love is too great, and I don't want to let him down."

"I want to marry you, but this..." Cui Xi looked at Lu with tears in her eyes, her reluctance evident in her words, "If this is the case, I can no longer serve you, the young lady. It's my fault. Please forgive me, old lady and young lady."

After saying that, Cui Xi kowtowed heavily again.

Chu Ran, who was standing by, was completely stunned after hearing this.

He came to find his younger sister, but not to ask her to repay any favor. They are a family, so how can there be a question of who owes whom?

Moreover, although he and his younger sister had been engaged as children, that was many years ago. Now, as long as his younger sister lives a good life, he has nothing else to ask for.

So, he quickly explained: "Little sister, don't think like that. Brother didn't come to you to ask you to do anything. He just wanted to know if you are still there... and if you are doing well!"

"Our childhood engagement was just a joke from our parents, so don't take it seriously! Now that you are living well in the Qin family, and your brother has settled down in the capital, we will have someone to take care of us in the future."

"As for your marriage...if you find someone suitable, bring him to me for my approval...I'll also let you approve my future wife, okay?"

"Don't talk about repaying a favor anymore, we are a family!"

Chu Ran became more and more excited as he spoke, and his eyes turned red.

He thought of his grandparents and his parents. If they were still alive, they would be so happy to see his little sister.

However, it is already a blessing from God that he can find his little sister again, and he cannot ask for too much. As long as the two siblings can live well for the rest of their lives, it will be the greatest comfort to their deceased relatives.

People always have to look forward and move forward. Being stuck in the present or the past will only make you lose yourself more and more, become more and more negative, and make people around you feel uncomfortable.

Life is short, so why bother confining yourself and others?

Now that his wish has been fulfilled, he naturally hopes that he and his younger sister can be happy for the rest of their lives.

Maybe, he can pursue his dream again.

When Old Madam Qin heard Chu Ran's speech, she looked at him with a higher opinion.

He truly treated Cui Xi as a family member. He did not seek repayment for the favor just because he saw Cui Xi in the Qin family. Instead, he took the initiative to persuade Cui Xi. He was a clean and upright person.

I believe that with him around, Cui Xi will be able to get over her self-blame as soon as possible.

When Cui Xi heard Chu Ran's words, tears welled up like a spring and she couldn't stop them.

In a trance, she seemed to see a little girl, kneeling on the ground, her eyes red, but she raised her head stubbornly to prevent the tears from falling.

A tall figure was tapping the little girl's right hand gently with a ruler.

Two women, one old and one young, were anxiously trying to dissuade them.

A solemn old man sitting in the main seat also scolded the tall figure harshly.

A slightly older little boy was hugging the tall figure's thigh, begging desperately.

Cui Xi suddenly lost her focus and felt that the scene in her mind seemed somewhat familiar.

Before Cui Xi could think deeply, Old Madam Qin on the main seat spoke again.

"You two siblings have finally been reunited. This is a great joyous event and you should be happy. Cuixi, your brother is right. You are a family. How can you ever ask for repayment?"

"As for your childhood marriage, my advice is to let nature take its course. It all depends on the fate of the two of you in the future. There is no need to rush to make a decision. After all, this concerns the happiness of the rest of your lives."

"Is this arrangement okay?"

Cui Xi also calmed down at this moment. Her behavior just now was indeed a bit impulsive and self-righteous. How could she decide her brother's future alone?

Cui Xi then bowed deeply and said, "I will follow the old lady's instructions."

Seeing this, Lu finally smiled.

In her heart, she still hoped that Cui Xi could stay in the capital and stay by her side, so that if Cui Xi had any problems, she could provide help at the first time.

More importantly, she can't live without Cui Xi.

When Chu Ran heard Madam Qin's arrangement, he was naturally happy to agree.

The two of them finally got up again.

"Also, Mr. Chu, I know that you have studied before. Do you have any plans to continue studying for an official position?" Old Madam Qin looked at Chu Ran kindly and asked gently.

Chu Ran quickly clasped his fists and replied, "Madam, I did read a few books before, but I don't have the conditions to continue to take the imperial examinations now."

Upon hearing this, Cui Xi was about to say that she had money to support her brother's studies.

But before she could open her mouth, Chu Ran spoke before her and told her his previous plan.